Why Hunger:
Free hotline where you can access information for local soup kitchens, food pantries, congregate meal sites, and government nutrition programs.
English Language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food/
Spanish language: https://whyhunger.org/find-food-es/
National Celiac Association:
Includes information for local resources and gluten-free food pantries.
SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (food stamps)
Federally funded program administered at the state level
Eligibility:
Apply:
CSFP: Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Monthly box may include a variety of the following: juice, farina, oats, ready-to-eat cereal, rice, pasta, peanut butter, dry beans, canned meat, poultry, or fish, and canned fruits and vegetables.
Eligibility: Elderly that are at or below 130% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
Apply: Contact 211 Texas at 877-541-7905
Meals on Wheels:
Mom’s Meals (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.momsmeals.com/
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
-Usually shipped in batches of 10, 14, and 21 days.
-Can store up to 14 days in refrigerator.
-Costs range around <$8.00/meals. Discounts offered for bulk orders and veterans.
Magic Kitchen (Possible Cost Associated): https://www.magickitchen.com/
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
https://www.magickitchen.com/menu/menu.pdf
-Most packages are priced at 2 to 4 servings.
-There are some single-serve options.
-Pre-made meals available for purchase and/or in some cases covered by Medicare.
Alsen Coalition for Community Action
Phone: 225-774-8078
Phone: 225-774-8078
610 Old Rafe Mayer Rd
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Antioch Baptist Church
Phone: 225-357-9717
Phone: 225-357-9717
6538 Mickens Road
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70811
Bible World Christian Center
Phone: 225-932-9533
Phone: 225-932-9533
2156 Wooddale Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Baton Rouge Catholic Charities
food assistance in Baton Rouge Catholic Charities.
Center for Christian Unity
Phone: 225-387-5867
Phone: 225-387-5867
3006 Fuqua Street
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70802
Salvation Army
Phone: 225-367-6911 or 225-357-3267
Phone: 225-367-6911 or 225-357-3267
10420 Coursey Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Healthcare Assistance:
Rx Assistance:
Medicare Rx Assistance:
Insulin Assistance:
EyeCare America: eligible patients can receive a free eye exam plus a one year follow up for any condition diagnosed in the initial exam.
National Institute of Health: provides information for several organizations that can assist with eye exams, eyeglasses, and eye-related prescriptions.
National Ramp: provides information and resources for obtaining a ramp.
Paying for Senior Care: provides information for state assistance programs for Durable Medical Equipment.
Veterans Crisis Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans- press 1)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish, and 200+ through interpretation service
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration or SAMHSA's National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Crisis Services & Suicide Prevention: Dial 988
Aging and Adult Services
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Transportation to Appointments
FindHelp
Database for assistance to find transportation
Rental Assistance
National Low-Income Housing Coalition
Senior Living Discounts
Retail, grocery, restaurant, leisure, travel, etc discounts.
Cleaning For A Reason
-Receive 1 free home cleaning each month for 2 months (2 cleanings total)
-Individuals and families who are receiving cancer treatment, recovering from cancer, or in hospice should be eligible.
The Ageless Circle - Intergenerational Center
Phone: 225-330-4954
3820 Gus Young
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Antioch Senior Center
Phone: 225-247994
7140 Antioch Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
Baker Senior Center
Phone: 225-366-6432
3334 Jefferson Ave.
Baker, LA 70714
Ben Burge Senior Center
Phone: 225-382-7982
9350 Antigua Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Bishop Ott/Calais House
Phone: 225-223-6559
7565 Bishop Ott Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Catholic Presbyterian Apartments
Congregate Center
Phone: 225-383-5551
655 North St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Central Lotus Activity Center
Phone: 225-615-8339
11111 Park Place, Suite C
Central, LA 70739
Chaneyville Senior Center
Phone: 225-286-4101
13211 Jackson Road
Zachary, LA 70791
Charles R. Kelly Senior Center
Phone: 225-389-5464
3535 Riley Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70805
Dumas House Senior Center
Phone: 225-388-5646
1313 North Sherwood Forest
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
Greater King David Senior Center
Phone: 225-775-4996
131 Elmer Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Highland Road Senior Center
Phone: 225-454-4773
14024 North Amiss Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Homewood Aquatic Senior Center
Phone: 225-636-5611
3654 Granada Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Jewel J. Newman Senior Center
Phone: 225-239-7796
2013 Central Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70807
Leo S. Butler Senior Center
Phone: 225-344-6775
950 Lorri Burgess Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Pearl George Senior Center
Phone: 225-389-5611
4000 Gus Young Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Perkins Road Senior Center
Phone: 225-302-9662
7122 Perkins Rd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Sharlo Terrace
Phone: 225-346-0215
4915 Alvin Dark
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
The Lotus Center
Phone: 225-923-8000
1701 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA
Senior Center
Turner Plaza Apartments
Phone: 225-258-3515
4546 North St.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Congregate CenterZachary Lotus Activity Center
Phone: 225-306-4102
6363 Main St. Suite L,
Zachary LA 70791